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Over 29 small business professionals and experts shared tasks and activities small business owners often overlook and ignore, but are indispensable for a healthy, profitable business. Their small business advice is not meant to overwhelm, but to give small business owners some ideas on how they can Read More

There are 3 social networking sites for women that set the standard for power networking. Inspiration, education and support are ubiquitous. However, the sites listed are not just about women networking with each other.
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Mistakes happen. And when you are running a small business they can be costly, painful and heartbreaking. Most of the time, mistakes are stepping stones to better ways of doing things. At the very least, they are lessons to be learned. The bigger the mistake, the harsher the lesson. 6 small busines Read More

One of the most creative ways to keep your small business fresh and ahead of the curve is with a reverse mentor. Although it’s not a new practice, many small business owners fail to effectively employ this fruitful source of social capital as a means to keep their business progressive. Read More

The 4 P’s of keeping your business activities in balance: pipelines, people, places and prices. Each one of these P’s requires your consistent and careful attention. Without a filled pipeline, you will constantly be looking for new clients. Without connecting with people, no one will know or care w Read More

Critical thinking is an essential business skill for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Questions cause the mind to think. Daily fire-fighting and interruptions decreases your ability to stop and ask profound questions that could correct small business mistakes and produce results. Read More

Progress should be every small business owner’s objective whether it be increased sales, establishing expertise, brand recognition, organization, functional systems, etc. The list could go on. With a new year, brings excitement, motivation and aspirations. However, it also brings... Read More

Social networking is a common time trap for many small business owners. Although we recognize the importance of getting out and meeting people and networking, you do have to be mindful of the real purpose of networking – to put you in close or closer proximity to your ideal clients. Don't be discou Read More

2010 has been an extremely eventful year, full of learning, sharing and growing. The feedback, comments and traffic from the articles below have shown themselves to be the most helpful to readers. They are sources of encouragement, strength and empowerment. Use them to set the tone and foundation f Read More

With only a few weeks left before the end of the year, instead of making a mad dash to the mall, make a mad dash to your accounting books and look for some last minute ways to save money, spend money and prepare for the 2011 tax season. It’s not too late to get your books in order for ... Read More